Appraisal Waivers: The Future is Here

“One of the best courses that I have had in 17 years!” -Amy H >> OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Editor’s Note: Take the NEW 2021 Appraiser Fee Survey online now at WorkingRE.com/2021survey. Appraisal Waivers: The Future is Here by Isaac Peck, Editor Back in 2017, when… Read More

One Easy Trick to Get More Work

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Appraiser News Editions, Real Estate Appraisers

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Services Offered this Issue > American Society of Appraisers > 2017 AMC Guide > FHA Checklist and eBook > OREP Appraiser E&O Insurance > Adjustments CE (7 Hrs.) Support and defend your adjustments. Editor’s Note: This story is from the latest print edition of Working RE. Don’t miss the next issue! (Am I a Working… Read More

OREP/WRE – 2017 Fee Survey Results

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Real Estate Appraisers

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2017 Fee Survey Results Please click on your state to download the Customary and Reasonable survey results. If the PDF for your state doesn’t open, please make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Reader. This survey is sponsored by OREP – Helping Appraisers for over 15 years. Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado… Read More

Appraiser Continuing Education

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Real Estate Appraiser Training - Education, Real Estate Appraisers

Appraiser Continuing Education OREP Education Network Continuing Education for Real Estate Appraisers. Looking to meet your upcoming CE Requirements? The OREP Education Network has a variety of coursework for you to pick from! How to Support and Prove Your Adjustments (7 Hours) by Richard Hagar, SRA Do you have the proper support for your adjustments?… Read More

To Agents with Love (from Appraisers)

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Agents / Brokers, Real Estate Appraisers

Editor’s Note: Here are a few helpful tips on how to facilitate the real estate purchase process, from appraisers to real estate agents/brokers (with love). Comments were gathered from an online thread.

To Agents with Love (from Appraisers)

The quality of our work improves when we have more information. The more information agents can give… Read More

Appraiser Wins Judgment Against One-West Bank

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Real Estate Appraiser Independence, Real Estate Appraisers

Appraiser Wins Judgment Against One-West Bank

by Isaac Peck, Associate Editor The appraiser community is still reeling from the decision of a Florida bankruptcy judge to absolve JPMorgan Chase of all liability in the case of Evaluation Solutions/ES Appraisal Services (ESA) bankruptcy case. Over 10,000 real estate appraisers and agent/brokers were left unpaid by… Read More

How to Find Success in Today’s Tough Market

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Real Estate Appraiser Marketing, Real Estate Appraisers

How to Find Success in Today’s Tough Market

by Roy Meyer Imagine your appraisal business built primarily around non-lender work and continuing to grow every night while you sleep. Imagine having a dedicated team committed to the success of your appraisal business and taking extended vacations while your business doesn't skip a beat. Imagine…you fill in… Read More

“Low Bid” Appraisal Ordering and Its Effect on Quality

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Real Estate Appraiser Fees, Real Estate Appraiser Independence, Real Estate Appraisers

“Low Bid” Appraisal Ordering and Its Effect on Quality

by Isaac Peck, Associate Editor Any appraiser who has worked with Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) is likely familiar with the “order by email-blast” system that some AMCs rely on to fill orders. The process goes like this: an AMC sends an email blast to all appraisers within a… Read More

Appraiser Independence Survey Results

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Real Estate Appraiser Independence, Real Estate Appraisers

Appraiser Independence Survey Results

by David Brauner, Editor We hear a lot of appraisers complain that illegal influence continues today despite new federal and state regulations designed to remove it from the process. This survey hopes to shine light on what some of you are experiencing. The results are mixed. Over 1,000 appraisers participated in the survey;… Read More